The proposal is to extend
water supply and distribution mains of the Town of Lewis
Water District #1 into its Extension #1 and take a supply of water in amounts estimated to
average 26,800 gallons per day to serve the proposed Essex County Public Safety
Building and existing NYSEG property, from two existing drilled wells located on Rt. 9,
north of the Hamlet of Lewis. Project to include installation of 6,000 linear feet
of 8
inch diameter ductile iron watermain along Stowersville Road, and associated valves, fire
hydrants, and appurtenances. The Town is also proposing construction of a 300,000
gallon water tank to be located south of the intersection of Wells Hill and Goff Roads.
WSA #10738.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.

SEQR Lead Agency:

None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

A cultural resources survey has been completed. Based on information provided in the survey report, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have no impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Mar 28 2005.

Essex County Public Safety Building
Cr 12|WEST of I-87 Exit 32
Lewis, NY

Application ID:

5-1532-00059/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Private/Commercial/Institutional SPDES

Project is Located:

Lewis, Essex County

Project Description:

The
applicant proposes a new discharge of 16,600 gallons per day of treated sanitary
wastewater to groundwaters (Class GA) from a preliminary mechanical bar screen
structure, followed by septic tanks and absorption beds with pressure distribution
treatment system at the applicant's facility located at Stowersville Road, west of Route I-87 where
the applicant proposes to Construct the Essex County Public Safety Building
which would house a 120 bed County Correctional Facility, Sheriffs’s Department
Offices and a State Police Substation.

The
Department has made a tentative determination to issue a permit for a State
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit under Article 17 of the Environmental
Conservation law. This tentative determination indicates that the discharge regulated
under this statute is considered to satisfy regulatory standards for permit issuance, based
on information available to the Department at this time. As a tentative determination, the
Department seeks comments on the proposed regulated activity prior to making a final
decision on permit issuance. As such, this tentative determination does not signify
department approval for or endorsement of the activity for which a permit is sought or for
the overall proposed project.

Refer
to this application by application number listed above and SPDES number, NY-025 6234.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.

SEQR Lead Agency:

None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

A cultural resources survey has been completed. Based on information provided in the survey report, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have no impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Apr 8 2005.

The applicant proposes a
modification to the previously issued mining permit for the
existing 4.9 acre sand and gravel mine, located 3,500 feet east of the Cook Road/County
Route 36 intersection, and 1,500 feet to the north of Cook Road, on property owned by
Romeo Thibeault. The modificaton involves the addition of occassional on-site
processing, using a portable crusher and screener if/when needed at an estimate of two to
three days per year. All other operational parameters of the mine site remain as
previously authorized.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency:

None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

Cultural resource lists and map have been checked. No registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Apr 8 2005.

The applicant proposes to lower the pit
floor of an existing permitted 102.1-acre Life Of Mine
(LOM) from 230 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) to 195 feet MSL, and add and add a portable
aggregate wash plant. No other modifications to the existing permitted mine are proposed. The
sand and gravel mine is located on a contiguous 121-acre parcel owned by the applicant. The site
is located 0.34 miles north of the intersection of Button Road and Brookwood Road. Application
materials are available for public review and comment at the NYS DEC Regional Sub-Office in
Warrensburg.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency:

None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Apr 8 2005.